Omar Marmoush produced a sensational performance to fire Manchester City into the Carabao Cup final, as Pep Guardiola’s side sealed a 3–1 victory over Newcastle United and completed a dominant 5–1 aggregate win.
The Egyptian forward was at the heart of City’s success on the night, scoring twice and tormenting the Newcastle defence with his pace, movement, and clinical finishing.
City made the perfect start in the seventh minute when Marmoush announced his intentions. Driving confidently into the penalty area, the forward unleashed a powerful effort that took a deflection off Dan Burn, who was attempting a desperate sliding challenge. The ball looped over the helpless goalkeeper and into the net, giving City an early lead and setting the tone for the contest.
Marmoush continued to stretch Newcastle’s backline and was rewarded again before the half-hour mark. His second goal came after sustained pressure from City, as Antoine Semenyo delivered a dangerous cross into the box. Kieran Trippier failed to clear his lines, and Marmoush reacted quickest, rising at close range to nod home with precision.
The goal doubled City’s advantage on the night and made it 4–0 on aggregate, effectively ending Newcastle’s hopes of a comeback.
With City firmly in control, Tijjani Reijnders added a third before the break to underline their dominance, while Newcastle managed a late consolation through Anthony Elanga in the second half.
However, the evening belonged to Marmoush.
His intelligent movement, sharp finishing, and fearless attacking play highlighted his growing importance in Guardiola’s squad. On a night of high stakes, the Egypt international delivered when it mattered most, guiding City into another major final.
The result books Manchester City a place at Wembley, where they will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, setting up a mouth-watering clash between two of England’s finest sides.